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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1925

Page

7

Richmond Grange Fair Details At Pleasant View Farm

Richmond Enterprise grange plans a two day fair at Grange hall on August 24 and 25 with committees named for secretary treasurer advertising fancy work aprons printing food punch ice cream candy dance fish pond play coffee and more. Many residents and visitors listed attending upcoming events and gatherings around town with notes on moves and visits.

Enterprise Grange Grange Hall Clare Bolton Carl Dixon Clyde Gray Clarence Peacock Dora Marriner Sadie Wood Fredericene Fellows Myrtle Stewart George Hawkes R. 2. Stewart Gertrude Pond N. H. Skelton Margaret Grover Frances Blen Gertrude Overture Isabel Fitch Winthrop Mass Grace Wingree Boston John Reynolds L. N. Lewis Walter Styles Everett George Fogarty Lynn F. A. Beech Vauline Hutchinson and Son Junior E.T. Clifford Emma Millay Bowdeinham Flora Shepard Harold Houdlette West Dresden Mary Longfellow Gertrude F. Fellows Gardiner Street George Wilson Charles Bowden Swarthmore Don Cate Eleanor Margaret Smith Nellie J. McCormick Front Street Louise Smith Oscar Amy Bradley Legion Hall

Georgetown School Board Plans Fall Term Start and Book Checks

The Georgetown School Board met with new superintendent John Carter of Woolwich at Mrs. Emma Billings home. They added two weeks to a winter term. the fall term starts August 31. Carter and Billings will inspect town schoolhouses for suitable book numbers. Local residents and visitors are noted, with social and travel updates throughout the region.

John Carter Woolwich Emma Billings Billings Mr. Carter KE. H. Lansing Ruth Roxbury Mass Kennebec Point W. T. Boyd Portland Sagadahoc Bay George Smith Lexington Clarence Oliver Lancaster N. T Wilbur Arthur Kishpaugh East Orange N. J Robinhood Ralph Dunton Carl Williams Waltham T. N. Williams Hortense Tillotson Topsham John RK. Blackie Belle Heald Boothbay Anna Ina Cummings Bath Sagadahoc Hinckley Ward MacMahan Perth Amboy T. M. Hagan Walter Ilill Wattsville Penn Joseph Rowe Alex Marr Fred Hinckley West Georgetown Sagadahoe Bay Helen Noyes Ben Doucet Brunswick Blackie House M. J. Diffon Dathe Bertha Gee Everett Mas Frederick Lasky Alonzo Thibodeau Damariscotta Henry Milliken Frank Hollis Eleanor of Portland B. TH. Woodside Norman Harley Milford Nhs M. J. Harley Leo Dutton Harley Harry Heald Josie Williams TM. Hagan Ambler Garnett First Methodist Episcopal Church of Greenfield Camp Overlook

Camp Overlook Girls Learn Basketry Amid Camp Trips

The Camp Overlook girls began basketry lessons under Mrs. Marion Rowe with two Tuesday and Friday classes. They recently toured Boothbay Harbor by car, enjoyed a picnic, visited gift shops, and returned to camp. The group attended church, raised funds for the Log, wrote new camp songs, and plan an operetta.

Camp Overlook Marion Rowe Boothbay Harbor

Camp girls to lead church musical program in August

An event to benefit the church will be held early in August. Camp girls will take charge of the musical program at the church next week.

Letters from home keep Bath readers in touch

A reader from Harvey Illinois sends $1.50 for a year’s subscription to the Independent. He explains having been away from Bath for 35 years and would miss the “home news” if the paper were discontinued. The letter reflects steady support from subscribers who value local news from Sagadahoe county.

Independent Bath Sagadahoe The G. H. Davidson Harvey

Westport hosts a flurry of summer visitors and sales

Westport evenings see Mr and Mrs Woodbury Stewarts returning for a two week vacation with Mrs Stewarts mother Mrs BE Adams while visitors from Brookline and Andover enjoy extended stays at Summer homes Wayside Farm and Long Cove. The Ladds from Andover continue seasonal occupancy. the Burt and Winkley families also arrive for short rests. Mona Richardson promotes a gift shop and lending library with plans for a clubhouse sale Thursday.

Woodbury Stewarts Trinity Church Boston Mount Washington Rangeley Lakes Maine Westport F. H. Ladd Andover Mass Marion Frederick Ladd Long Cove Percy Dole Lawrence Telegram Massachusetts William L. Burt Burt Place William Hl. Winkley Prescott Gardiner Jane Sirs. Richardson MacMahan

Edmund W Thurston Preaches on Faith Sunday Morning

Edmund W Thurston will preach Sunday morning at 10 80 on the subject What Faith May Do There will be Sunday school at 1145 with George WD Spinney as superintendent.

Edmund W. Thurston George WD. Spinney

Robi nhood notes travelers and cottage visits

Robinhood residents route to Nova Scotia and Montreal trips loom. Miss Anna M. Roberts arrives for a two week stay at the parsonage. Louis Paul returns home to Wollaston. Miss Ruth Reynolds owns a fox terrier. Bridge safety alert after repair. Edmund W. Thurston to preach at 2.30 Sunday with Sunday school at 1.30 led by Henry N. Reynolds.

Mason Fill Winchester Mass Nova Scotia Anna M. Roberts Medford Robinhood Louis Paul Wollaston Boston Paul Montreal Ruth Reynolds Mr. Kelsey New York Carroll Powers Annie M. Jones Georgetown Center Stewart M. Neff Stamford, Conn A. Laskey Everett Oxgood Weymouth Waltham Miss Georgetown Arrowsie Bridge Edmund WW. Thurston Peter Henry N. Reynolds

Alleged assault case lands man before trial justice

Deputy Sheriff Roscoe Perkins arrested George F. McPherson in Bowdoinham on a charge of simple assault against Deputy Sheriff Albert Henderson after Henderson attached McPherson’s automobile. McPherson was arraigned before Trial Justice J. H. Ames and held under $1,000 bail for a Thursday 10 a.m. court appearance.

Roscoe Perkins Bowdoinhim George F. McPherson J. H. Ames Albert Henderson Henderson McPherson Justice Ames

Funeral of Mrs Mary F Marston Held at Home

Funeral for Mrs Mary F Marston was held Wednesday at 2 PM at the residence of her son Lincoln W Marston 1020 High Street with Rev George B Wolstenholme of Peoples Baptist Church officiating The bearers were Lincoln W Marston Thomas B R Huston Mark Jackson N Gratz Jackson Burial was in Oak Grove. Also notes that Mr and Mrs Fred Hector Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall Mr and Mrs William McGill and Mrs John Winslow Williams who are spending the summer at Jack Coombs have returned to Atlantic Mass after visiting with Mrs J Leslie Coombs of South Street.

Ernest Brewer Westbrook Richmond Etta Allen Chestnut Street Alice Chapman Earl Cronk Augusta Charles Lilly Alfred Dresden J. A. Pinkham Minnie Waldron Caesar's Pond Bert Glidding Dorothy Donald Franklin Noyes Carlton Higgins Waterville Freeman Mosher Bertha Raynolds South Gardiner T. J. Southard Portland Robert Wilder Gwendolyn Murry Laura Grondin Edith Edna Libby Eleanor M. Smith Sk. R. Bowdoin Lubec Russell Ring Orr's Island Walter Baker Leslie F. Roberts Carl Sherman Canton Point Marrion Sherburne Lineman Peacock Arthur Siegars Cecil Rickards Linwood Rickard Ernest Rice Edwin Gamache Freeport Cation Charles W. Messenger Elizabeth Ring Farmingdale Methodist Church J. R. Clifford Victor Carey Robert Five Islands New York W. E. Taylor Burlington N. J Harry 8. Pertie Lambertville Lillian Johnson Old Orchard Harry Douglas Wesley Preston Lawrence Mass New Road Lawrence Bond Barbara Foye Mildred Beeder A. H. Ware Yartmouth Alvin Price Annie Alland Lilly Hildreth Topshirm Minnie Dickerman Somerville John McClain Presque Isle George Yeaton Grand View West Dresden Elizabeth Arling Philadelphia Mary Shepard Boston George Leveredge Roslindale Lillie Gibson Taylor Annie Thompson V Providence Rh. I Brown Gerald Laura Riverton Park Arthur Mansir Virginia Capitol Island G. B. M. Soule North Front Street C. PF. Staples Berne Russell Harris Robert Russell Leominister Leo Washer Gardner Mildred Beedle Edward T. Favor George Wilson Elmer Rogers Georgetown Beach Harry S. Cheney Topsham Frank S. Cheney Margaret Scott Burton Trask Rumford Falls Harry Powers R. W. Stanley East Pepperel Freda Stilphen Dresden Mills James Fields Bangor Warren Blair Richmond Camp Ground Emma Groves East Winthrop J. H. McSarley Ernest Howe Albert Meserver Hos Boothbay Harbor Audrey VP. Holman Ida S. Holman Phyllis Holman Camp Arena Belgrade Lakes Mary Frances Ridgler William N. Soule William Jr Pawtucket R. I Mary F. Marston Lincoln W. Marston High Street George B. Wolstenholme The People's Baptist Church Thomas BR. Huston Mark Jackson N. Gratz Jackson Oak Grove Fred Hector Arthur Sewall William McGill John Winslow Williams Jack Coombs Atlantic, Mass J. Leslie Coombs South Street

Death of Bradford B. Newdick in Marshfield Mass

News arrives of the sudden death of Bradford B. Newdick a native of Georgetown now living in Marshfield Massachusetts on July 6. He leaves two sisters two brothers and two sons. Many residents and visitors are noted at cottages and social spots including local families from Georgetown Cambridge Bath and Augusta. The Grange library hours and a charity sale are announced as summer events with various locals visiting or staying at cottages along Camp Maryceliff Seguinland Quimby and Montsweinig.

Bradford B. Newdick Marshfield Mass Marshfield Mass Newdick Georgetown Charles Nocton Avalon David H. Baker Revere Walter Newdick Georgetown Center Manfred Newdick Five Islands Alton Los Angeles Cal Ralph William H. Chafe Cambridge Martha BE. Lewis Bath Charlotte Wyman Phyllis Wayman Norman Harley Milford N. J Hartley Harley Islesford Maryceliff Seguinland G. BE. Hennan J. M. Campbell Frank Quimby Walpole W. EF. Gage Augusta Helen Gage Theobald Knightsville Montsweinig Paul A. Thompson Jean New York Joseph Stevens Elizabeth Carey Christine Carey Ida Carey Inchigella Victor Carey Robert Richmond Julian Mary Concord Blanche Toy Brunswick C. KE. Hanna Eugene Hall Margaret Ruth Hall Wesley Hi Hall Grange Henry Rowe Mary Jovie Bangor J. EB. Blaisdell Isleford Alice Walker Arrowsie Clarence Mune- Mahan KE. M. Horton Annie Frasier Iva Cromwell F. O. Robinson Oakledge Mra. L Quimby Bessie Malden George Hlinna Walter Moore Hallowell N. G. Snowman C. A. McMahan Alice Cromwell

Bath Boys Champion of Their Battalion Victory and Lineup

The Bath Battery HL baseball team won 7 to 4 against the would be champs on Tuesday to clinch the battalion title and prepare for the regiment championship. The lineup featured Lothrop as captain, Dutton, Butler, McMann, Phimmer, Dauphin, Green, Burns, Long, Carleton, and Harriman. Battery TD guarded Monday with Capt. McClure in charge and officers Stickney and sergeant Carey. Brunswick native I. J. Hacker visited Bath with a Ballard furnace truck. his family ties to the Boston office were noted. Oil heaters are being used locally with expectations of wider installation. Miss Margaret Baker of Claymont visits Bath en route to York Beach for two weeks with Lt. Com. J. Walter Baker, then to Allston, Massachusetts to visit Miss Blanche Ebbett.

Battery HL 2Nd Battalion Thomaston Camden Lothrop Dutton Butler McMann Phimmer Dauphin Rf Green Ss Burns Long Carleton Rf Harriman If Bath Capt. McClure H. Stickney Sergt. Carey I. J. Hacker Charles BE. Hacker Brunswick Ballard Hacker Boston Ballard Oil Purning Equipment Co South Portland Margaret Baker Claymont York Beach J. Walter Baker Blanche Ebbett Allston Mass

Odd Ladies of Maine Hold Annual Field Day at Webster

About 300 members from Maine lodges gathered Wednesday at Webster Slouse on the New Meadows river for a field day. The event featured meals, swimming, boating, games, and contests with prizes for attendance and persistence. Notables included lodge officers and numerous attendees from Auburn, Bath, Portland, Lewiston, Brunswick, Waterville and more.

Maine Webster Slouse New Meadows Bull Hook Webster Webster House Fannie Bennett Portland Lizzie B.C. Chaney Bath Minnie Hathaway Winthrop Lottie Garland Auburn Alice Peterson Vortland Fannie Dennett Susie Wescott Vortland Nellie Graffam Fern No Lewiston Brooks Lewiston Vine Cone Hyacinth Mizpah Merrymeeting Brunswick Fort Halifax Myrtle Lodge of Marie KE. Ianey Auburn No. 1 Iheatrice Merrymeeting Lodge Myrtle Bishop Susie Sylvester Myrtle Lounge Gertrude Wilson

Mrs OBrien heads to Beachment for granddaughter’s vacation

Mrs Willian J. O'Brien of Columbia Chambers motor ed to Beachment Massachusetts Sunday with her granddaughter Miss Charlotte Ellen O'Brien who will spend her vacation with her aunt Mrs Thomas Shaopen.

Willian J. O'Brien Columbia Chambers Beachment Mass. Sundey Mise Charlotte Ellen Obrien Thomas Shaopen

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Camp Overlook News Turlington Avenue Bath Boys Fort Williams Stag Clothcraft John J. Desmond Odd Ladies of Maine Myrtle Lodge Ruth,Lizzie B. C. Chaney Edith Perington Nash Margaret Chanes Annah G. Chaney Julia J. Bailes Lois Menever Gertrude Stewart Annie Johnson Maud Clark Ida Chaney Ethel Bruce Frances Bruce Emma H. Crosby Elizabeth Haley Lucy B. Perry Hazel W. Fields Mabel Shepard Ada Dunbar Rose H. Patrix Ida M. Beal Florence Bk. Emmons Mary E. Gillespie Lizzie Goodwin Lillie Blake Mary Worrey Eleanor Lilake Delia Thurston Myrtle M. Bishop Addie N. Grant Jennie T. Young Ada S. F. Curtis Ada Shaw Nellie Hunt Lillian M. Wright Florence Mank Elsie Higgs Elizabeth Pollard Margaret Nelson Eva Atwood Amelia Mitchell Effie Varrish Martha Foster Vepper W. F. Kingsbury Maria Kailey Ida Moore Gertrude M. Wilson Frank Munroe H. H. Houston Charles Morse Frances C. Linnell Hattie L. Hodgdon M. Cummings Curtis Jennie Thomson Priscilla Blake Georgiana Thorpe Emma Jacobs Alice G. Peterson Susie M. Wescott Nellie V. Symonds Mary Waterman Hazel J. Neilson Alice Checkland Mollie GQ Teague Lillian M. Platt Carrie M. McKail Ciara Webber Gertrude Webber Gertrude Gurney Fannie Sienneti Alice FE. Ramesay Carrie E. Dyer Marie LD. Fogg Maude A. Rounds Thelma Carrie T. Gouki Alice H. Maples Kathe W. Heibrook Alice DL Soule Alice DD. Larock Roberta Brackett Keby ML Kaneon Lesiston F. EL Verrill Sadie W. Tufts Ethel Abbott Blanche Wills Annie E. Duplin Vesta A. Barlow Jessie Met ‘Auley Mailises Edith T. Hilton Braintree Masy Hielen Kellen D. M. Humphreys & Co Room Beth, Ma
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